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AsiaOne
16 hours ago
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- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: We ranked the most unhinged ways our friends have said 'no' to drugs — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. We ranked the most unhinged ways our friends have said 'no' to drugs You don't need us to tell you that consuming controlled substances is wrong. Not only is it illegal to do so, but any abuse of drugs also affects your well-being, regardless of whether the drugs are taken in Singapore or overseas... » READ MORE 2. Hong Kong's popular Mon Kee cafe to open at newly renovated Raffles City food court For the longest time, Singaporeans could only enjoy the scrambled eggs and pineapple buns from Mon Kee in Hong Kong. But now, they won't have to fly over to do so as the popular cha chaan teng — or Hong Kong-style diner — is coming to Singapore... » READ MORE 3. Carrie Wong gives tour of new minimalist resort-themed loft condo that she has yet to move into Although local actress Carrie Wong rolled a pineapple into her new home almost over a year ago, she has yet to "officially" move in. In a YouTube video posted on June 23, the 31-year-old gave a house tour to #JustSwipeLah of her minimalist resort-themed loft apartment. However, upon entering the home, it seemed to be bare apart from being fitted with furniture... » READ MORE 4. Boy, 9, has kidney removed after falling at Bukit Batok playground A nine-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after falling from the monkey bars at a playground in Bukit Batok, resulting in the removal of one of his kidneys. According to Shin Min Daily News on Tuesday (June 24), the incident occurred on June 20 at around 6pm at a playground beside Block 443D, Bukit Batok West Avenue 8... » READ MORE editor@
CNA
2 days ago
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- CNA
Actress Carrie Wong is taking her time to move in to her newly renovated loft condo and a big reason why is her dog
When Carrie Wong, 31, posted snaps of herself rolling a pineapple across the floor of her new home on Instagram last August, it wasn't just for good luck – it also rolled its way into the headlines. The Mediacorp actress had just snagged her very first property, and thanks to its high ceiling and mezzanine floor, some media assumed she had bought a penthouse. 'Pent your head!' Wong quipped when giving a tour of her new crib. 'I wish! How to afford?' What she did buy is a two-storey, 850 sq ft loft condo in central Singapore – chic, cosy, and very much the perfect bachelorette pad except she doesn't actually live in it. Not yet, anyway. For now, the apartment is more like her 'vacation home'. She pops by a few times a week to use the facilities, host friends and family, film content, or simply spend some me-time. During our visit, she served us water in wine glasses gifted by her A Quest to Heal co-star Qi Yuwu. There was no proper tableware here yet, unless you count paper plates. Her wardrobe? Empty, save for a bunch of lonely hangers. Her bed? Still untouched. Wifi? Nope. All of this is by choice. Though renovations were completed two months ago, Wong is taking her time settling in – partly because she just wrapped four months of back-to-back shoots for a film and drama in Malaysia. But mostly, it's because of her 13-year-old toy poodle, Gege. 'I sleep with her every night,' Carrie says. 'She's old already, and I didn't want to stress her out with a new environment.' For now, Wong's splitting her time between her parents' place and the new apartment and fully embracing her role as a devoted dog mum. Also, she confessed that she's not ready to tackle the household chores. 'That's why I'm using paper plates,' she laughed sheepishly. Her target is to move in by Christmas. "I GOT A REALLY GOOD DEAL" So why buy a place when she's not ready to move in? 'For investment. Properties in this area won't lose value,' she explained matter-of-factly. She added that she got a 'really good deal' on the seven-year-old apartment (she declined to reveal the price), and since it was below her budget, she snapped it up 'straight away'. Wong had been house-hunting since 2020, and this unit ticked all her boxes: floor-to-ceiling windows, an unblocked view, a balcony, and of course, a loft layout. MINIMALIST RESORT VIBES The interiors are just as dreamy, a calming blend of off-white, neutral tones and wood textures that give the space a warm, resort-like vibe. It's minimalist but inviting. Renovations for the one-bedroom, one-study apartment took eight months and cost more than S$100,000, though Wong candidly admitted her renovation was sponsored. Since she was overseas for much of the process, she left most of the design decisions to her interior designer. 'I rarely came down, I was most active in the WhatsApp group chat,' she laughed. 'I trust my ID and am quite an easy-going person. I brought my friends to see the place before reno was complete and they kept pointing out things that needed to be touched up. I didn't even notice them – they didn't really bother me.' OPEN CONCEPT LIVING The home features an open concept look, combining the kitchen, dining and living areas. Thanks to the 5m-high ceiling and wall of windows, the space feels bright, airy and expansive, a perfect little escape in the city. Wong spends most of her time in the dining area. It's where she works, watches TV, hosts friends and just chill watching the sunset. The kitchen may be small, but it's all Wong needs – especially since she doesn't cook. The typical glass stair railings were swapped out for fence-style wooden beams, giving the space a rustic, textural edge. From the top of the stairs, Wong has what she calls her 'favourite view' of the neighbourhood and beyond. LOFT-STYLE MASTER SUITE The master bedroom, bathroom and vanity area take up the loft. To create a more open and spacious feel, the two rooms were combined to form a master suite Glass panels enclosing the loft and the study door were removed to give the space a breezier feel. Another favourite spot? Her vanity corner. It's where Wong winds down and, more often than not, ends up just chilling.
